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Lehman College

Department of Philosophy

Faculty Jessica Gordon-Roth

Jessica Gordon-Roth is as an Assistant Professor who came to Lehman College from Washington and Lee University in Lexington,
Virginia. Professor Gordon-Roth received her Ph.D. and M.A. in
Philosophy from the University of Illinois at Chicago and her B.A. in
Philosophy from Wheaton College in Norton, Massachusetts. Professor
Gordon-Roth's area of specialization is the history of early modern
philosophy and especially John Locke. Currently Professor Gordon-Roth's
research is focused on the ways in which different conceptions of
"substance" and "mode" inform the early modern debate over personal
identity. Professor Gordon-Roth enjoys teaching history of modern
philosophy, logic, critical reasoning, introduction to philosophy, and
other courses. Professor Gordon-Roth is especially excited to design and
implement new courses for Lehman College students.

Recent Publications:

"Locke's Place-Time-Kind Principle." Philosophy Compass, forthcoming.

"Including Early Modern Women Writers in Survey Courses: A Call to Action." co-authored with Nancy Kendrick. Metaphilosophy (Volume 46, no.3, July 2015)